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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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